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J&K: Police intensify inspections to curb misuse of SIM cards by terrorists

Srinagar, Feb 9 (UNI) Police have ramped up efforts to curb the misuse of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards by terrorists and criminal elements and carried out extensive inspections in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
Police on Sunday said extensive inspections have been carried out across multiple districts, including Srinagar, Ganderbal, Anantnag, Budgam, Pulwama, Shopian, Bandipora, Samba, and Kishtwar, to ensure strict compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) norms by SIM card vendors.
Over the past year, more than 30 individuals have been arrested for procuring SIM cards in their names and passing them on to terrorists for unlawful activities, police said.
These measures aim to prevent unauthorised issuance and misuse of SIM cards, maintaining the security and integrity of communication networks.
Over the past year, more than 30 individuals have been arrested for procuring SIM cards in their names and passing them on to terrorists for unlawful activities, police said.
The State Investigation Agency and district police units continue to take firm action against such violations.
J&K Police remain committed to public safety and will continue enforcement measures to prevent the exploitation of communication networks by anti-national and criminal elements.
The police urged the citizens to exercise caution regarding SIM cards issued in their names.
Any individual found facilitating the misuse of SIM cards for terrorism or organised crime will face strict legal consequences, police warned.
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